Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (848 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393707857 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Learn the best ways to use your voice and body effectively when working with children; how to minimize distractions and ease transitions; and how to create personalized yoga breaks to enhance independence and avert meltdowns. For these kids, yoga therapy can provide crucial support. It teaches an array of CreativeRelaxation techniques using posture, breathing, and mindfulness designed specifically for children with autism and special needs. Featuring 60 illustrated poses, 89 photos, and 65 lessons, songs, and games, child-friendly instructions are provided for posture, breathing, and mindfulness exercises. Current research on the benefits of yoga for health and learning is summarized, and readers learn how, through yoga
Louise Goldberg has been a yoga teacher and educator for over 35 years. She is the author of Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs (2013), Creative Relaxation® Yoga for Children DVD (2004), and co-author of S.T.O.P. She is the director of the Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and is a licensed ma
If you have any interest in doing yoga either as therapy or as a practice at home with your child, this is a great instructional book.” (Autism Daily Newscast)“This book will absolutely be among the seminal texts for relatively experienced and competent yoga therapists beginning to practice in this field. The creativity demonstrated here is truly remarkable. One can almost hear the kind and experienced voice speaking behind the printed words. While the goal of the text is to work with children with special needs, Goldberg has written a reference that can be used in many other areas as well. It is a book that can be appreciated by experienced practitioners as well as b
A must-have resource for anyone doing yoga therapy! Angela Moorad, Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC This book is full of wisdom & insight into working with kids with special needs. The weight & feel of it reminds me of a textbook from grad school. I took several weeks to read it slowly & soak in all its wealth of info. The depth of information & research behind "why" you would do activities is phenomenal. I love that the first 140 pages of the book are devoted to developing a solid understanding about assessing needs, the brain, s. Excellent Patricia This book is an excellent guide for working with Special needs kids.The exercises are good and the class plans are well thought out.Have used many of the sequences in working with special needs kidswith great results.. "Outstanding!" according to Jane. There is an incredible amount of knowledge packed inside the pages of this book!! This is a wonderful tool for children with or without special needs! I would recommend this book to all parents and anyone who is working with children.